President's Holiday Messages
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LGBT History Month: President’s Video
Reflections on this month-long holiday commemorating those who have contributed to equal rights for all.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: President’s Video
In a reprise of their video from last year, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and "sweet" meaning of the Jewish High Holy Days.
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Labor Day: President’s Video
With gratitude to labor unions and workers, we re-share the 2021 feature in which President Kavalhuna and Lynn Boza describe the meaning of Labor Day -- with a musical assist from Anthony Lai.
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Eid al Adha 2022
Reflections on the meaning of the Muslim festival of Eid al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. This video is part of the HFC President’s Holiday Series.
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Independence Day 2022
Reflections on the meaning of Independence Day. This is part of the HFC President's Holiday Series.
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Juneteenth: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Byron Brooks share the history and personal meaning of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Happy Pride Month!
Henry Ford College welcomes all members of our community and provides support and resources to create an inclusive community.
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Memorial Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Juanita Van Raden talk about the history and meaning of Memorial Day and how we can honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
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Passover: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
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Holy Week and Easter: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Lorraine Paffenroth talk about the history and meaning of Holy Week and Easter.
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Ramadan and Eid al Fitr: President’s video
President Kavalhuna, Board of Trustees Vice Chair Adel Mozip, and IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro talk about the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr.
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Arab American Heritage Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Sam Bazzi talk about the meaning of Arab American Heritage Month.
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Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Shai James Boyd talk about the meaning of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.
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Black History Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and HFC student Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz talk about the meaning of Black History Month.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our community and in his own life.
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Christmas: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and HFC student Sterling Lester share their reflections on the Christmas holiday (including Advent and Epiphany).
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Kwanzaa: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday. A special presentation by HFC student Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz follows.
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Hanukkah 2021: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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Thanksgiving: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Alicia Jackson share their reflections on this American (and Canadian) holiday. We also welcome a special guest cameo for this video.